$2.50 SMJFL @smjfl @smjfl RECORD www.smjfl.com.au OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE UNDER 14 - UNDER 17 SMJFL GRAND FINALS PRESENTED BY JDL STRATEGIES & MONJON SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2015 JUNIOR FOOTBALL JUNIOR FOOTBALL uWE ARE KIDS uWE ARE KIDS uOUR COACHES ARE VOLUNTEERS u OUR COACHESuTHE UMPIRES ARE VOLUNTEERS ARE HUMAN uTHE UMPIRES ARE HUMAN uWE DO NOT PLAY IN THE BIG LEAGUE uWE DO NOT PLAY IN THE BIG LEAGUE AM1601 AFL Juniors A1 Poster FA.indd 1 31/01/14 8:43 AM AM1601 AFL Juniors A1 Poster FA.indd 1 31/01/14 8:43 AM WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN In my first year as Chairman of the SMJFL for 2015, it has been a privilege to work with our executive team & our 27 member club committees to deliver on our new motto, ‘It’s About the Kids’. I strongly believe, that WE, that is the SMJFL & Member Clubs supported by their loyal gang of volunteers, have delivered on the ‘It’s About the Kids’ objective in 2015. WE have achieved this by conducting more than 3,000 games of footy in the 2015 season, these games were contested by 399 teams made up of over 9,500 players, all kids, aged between 7 and 17 & both boys and girls. That’s an achievement WE can all be proud of. There will be winners and runners up out of today’s games. One of the SMJFL’s stated values is ‘Respect & Tolerance’, each team and player deserves that. The leadership to deliver this value, starts at the top, Firstly, congratulations and thank you, to all those it must emanate from team officials and then work teams that worked hard at training, starting in the its way down to parents, spectators and players, hot and dry conditions of February and March and because we must strive to ensure, ‘It’s About the Kids’. extending through to cold and wet conditions of July and August. All that effort now culminates in today’s A special message to each player: I hope you, Grand Final games. Congratulations and good luck personally, take time out to remember today, as it is to each team in their 2015 Grand Final game. I unlikely that you’ll ever play a game of footy with the look forward to seeing & hearing of great contests exact same line up of team mates and officials in the between two worthy teams. future. Enjoy your day, experience and your moment to shine on the big Grand Final stage of 2015. Thank you to our band of over 350 League Umpires who have worked tirelessly during the season Cheers, at training and on Sundays honing their skills. Peter Ryan Congratulations to those that have been chosen to umpire in a 2015 Grand Final game. Chairman - SMJFL Phone: (03) 5221 4408 Email: [email protected] Address: 203 Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220 A Division of Adcell Group www.adcellgroup.com.au OFFICIAL PUBLISHER OF THE SMJFL RECORD 1 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU CODES OF CONDUCT COMPETITION FORMAT & KEY POINTS Players • Do not use ugly remarks based on race, religion, No Dogs Preliminary Final – Loser of Second Semi Final v gender or ability – you’ll let down your family Dogs are banned from all SMJFL Grand Final Winner of First Semi Final • Play by the rules – the rules of your club and the venues. Many people in the community are wary, and yourself if you do – and many such Grand Final – Winner of Second Semi Final v laws of the game. uncomfortable or fearful around dogs of all sizes. comments are actually now illegal. Winner of Preliminary Final • Never argue with an umpire or other official – No dogs are permitted to be on the field at any Coaches without these people, you can’t play football. time. This is for the safety and enjoyment of all Drawn Match Procedure • Have signed the AFL Code of Conduct. participants, umpires, officials, and spectators at the In the event of a drawn game in any finals (including • Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials SMJFL Grand Finals. Grand Finals) the following conditions apply: and sledging other players doesn’t help • Conduct themselves in a manner outlined and No Smoking • Goal Umpires will confirm the scores. you enjoy or win any games. agreed to in the AFL Code of Conduct. Smoking is now banned in areas commonly used • Players will not change ends after full time, but • Be a team player – • Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation (minimum). by children and young people for recreational and will kick to the same end as they were in All coaches must be accredited to coach in our sporting activities including at or within 10 metres It’s a team game, treat it that way. the fourth quarter. League. of a sporting venue that is an outdoor public place • Treat all players as you would like to be • Promote the fair, and inclusive spirit of the game. during an organised underage sporting event, • Field umpires will re-commence the game for the treated – fairly. including training or practice sessions and during duration of five (5) minutes (no time on). • Lead your team by positive example, and • Co-operate with your coach, the umpires breaks or intervals in play. represent your club values. • The siren will sound, the teams will change ends and team-mates. No smoking will be permitted at any SMJFL Grand immediately with no break and a further five (5) Officials Final venue. minutes is played (no time on). • Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills. • Place the safety and welfare of the players No Alcohol • At no stage during the extra time or break will above all else. Alcohol must not be consumed at any ground or in officials be permitted on the ground and are not • Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, • Ensure all players are included and can any building whilst a game of football is in progress. to address players. gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into any venue participate, regardless of their race, gender, • If the scores remain equal at the end of the ten team-mates and family if you do – & many such on SMJFL Grand Final match day. ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion. minutes the process is to be repeated until comments are actually now illegal. Length of Quarters such time that there is a winner. • Be consistent, impartial and objective when Parents and Supporters making decisions. Age Group Quarters ¼ Time ½ Time ¾ Time Video 15mins, • Remember that you are there for the participants Under 11 to 13 3mins 10mins 5mins The SMJFL will be filming all Grand Finals in all age • Address unsporting behaviour and promote no time on to enjoy the game. Under 13 & 15mins, groups and divisions. 3mins 10mins 5mins respect for other players and officials. Under 15 Girls no time on • Encourage participation, but don’t force it. 20mins, Winning clubs will be invoiced for 30 Digital Administrators Under 14 to 16 3mins 10mins 5mins no time on Downloads each per match, extra copies can be 22mins, • Teach that enjoyment is more important Under 17 3mins 10mins 5mins • Ensure quality supervision and instruction for no time on ordered from the SMJFL through your club. The than winning. players. SMJFL will not allow video operators to setup on Finals Format tripods at any of the Grand Finals matches. • Never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters • Support coaches and officials to improve their Under 11 to 13 are there to support not downgrade. skills and competencies. Photography Second Semi Final - 1st seed v 4th seed The SMJFL will have photographers at all Grand • Lead by example and respect all players, • Act honestly, in good faith and in the best Finals in all age groups and divisions. First Semi Final – 2nd seed v 3rd seed coaches, umpires and spectators – physical or interests of the sport as a whole. Details for how to purchase these photographs can verbal abuse will not be tolerated. Grand Final – Winner of Second Semi Final v • Ensure that any information acquired or be found in the record and will be listed on the Winner of First Semi Final • Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their advantage gained from the position is not used SMJFL website. valuable time. improperly. Under 14 to 17 The SMJFL will not allow commercial photographers Second Semi Final - 1st seed v 2nd seed • Never publicly criticise umpires – raise personal • Conduct club responsibilities with due care, as arranged by clubs or their members to operate at concerns with club officials in private. competence and diligence. First Semi Final – 3rd seed v 4th seed any Grand Finals. 2 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS 3 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU SOUTH METRO MEDIA Follow us on social media for your junior footy fix between rounds and even between seasons. With our online audience growing every week, it is a chance for you to get involved and show your support. Tag us in your SMJFL related posts to we can see what the players, fans & families are talking about and we might even repost your snap to our followers! Competitions and features which have been run regularly during the season include: • South Metro Starts Competition – Weekly on Facebook • #ThrowbackThursday – Weekly on our website news NEW for this Finals Series is the South Metro Selfie competition.